Meaning Of The Word Sesterce

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sesterce in American English
an old Roman coin, originally of silver, later of brass or copper, equal to 1⁄4 denarius
noun: a silver coin of ancient Rome, the quarter of a denarius, equal to 21⁄2 asses: introduced in the 3rd century b.c.

sesterce in British English
noun: a silver or, later, bronze coin of ancient Rome worth a quarter of a denarius

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